Profession Specific Translator: Hospital Edition Authors Ismet Ozer Kyle Johnson Advisor Dr. Rylander, Dr. Vegdahl Industry Representative Ms. Glenna Van Duzer Harland Financial Services Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Agenda Introduction Background Methods Results Conclusions Demonstration Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Introduction Globalization forces us to work with foreign speakers. Not everyone is bi- or multi-lingual. Communication is critical in the business world. Interpreters are not always a practical solution. Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Background Current translation technology translates word by word. These translators are also not specific to one’s needs. Example: Nurse or doctor dealing with a foreign patient. What is the solution? Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Background Profession Specific Translator (PST) PST: Hospital Edition Doctors/nurses can select questions, commands, and terms. Forces easily understandable responses Provides audio and visual output. Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Background PST is fast, accurate, and easy to use. Can be used as a learning tool. Easily updateable. Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Methods Built using Waterfall Method Functional Specification Project Plan Design Release Theory of Operation Assessed the needs of doctors and nurses - OHSU, Emanuel, and UP. Built PST prototype and had nurses test it. Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Results Main class Language File Language Folders Text file Sound bites Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

PST Turkish Spanish English Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Turkish Questions Commands Terms Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Conclusions Specific translation for professions. Fast, easy, and accurate. Enhancements Allow patient input Create database Create list of favorites Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering

Demonstration Completed project Run through of a normal situation Selection of languages Questions, commands, and terms Audio and visual output Search Function Founder’s Day, 2004 University of Portland School of Engineering